Territory Manager- Minneapolis/St Paul, MN

WHO WE ARE

SCORE (Supply Chain Operations and Retail Execution) is a centralized organization ultimately responsible for ensuring Hallmark's product is displayed in-store and ready for purchase! Comprised of over 10,000 Hallmarkers, we are the largest organization at Hallmark Cards. Each year, our team completes thousands of installations, visits tens of thousands of rooftops, and services millions of feet of fixtures to effectively display Hallmark Greeting Cards, Gift Presentation, Stationery, & Gifts.

WHAT THIS ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

As a Territory Manager (TM) in the Central region, you will lead a team of over 100 Hallmarkers responsible for bringing displays to life that enable a more caring and connected world for our shoppers.

You will be responsible for leading, developing and inspiring a supervisor team that sets priorities and ensures retail execution in over 700 locations across mass, drug, discount, department, value, and specialty retail channels. You will set and communicate strategic priorities for your territory as well as evaluate performance leveraging targeted KPIs. You will also lead Human Resources and Legal compliance within your territory including performance management, talent development, and onboarding new talent.

This position will be based in the Minneapolis/St Paul, MN area. Candidates who apply should currently reside within the territory geography.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following are required to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of professional work experience
• At least 4 years of people leadership experience
• No record of any driving-related violations or offense involving drug or alcohol within the last 5 years and less than 3 driving-related violations in a 3-year period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume will stand out if you have:

• At least 3 years of mass channel, drug store, food store, consumer product goods (CPG), vendor, or retail experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work independently
• Leadership and people management skills: ability to direct, manage and motivate a part-time service team
• Organizational and time management skills: ability to multi-task and manage multiple, changing priorities
• Communication skills: ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal)
• Customer relationship building skills: ability to develop current and new customer relationships
• A demonstrated comfort using Microsoft Office products (TEAMs, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Tableau, Copilot,etc.) to help drive business results
• Endless curiosity and strategic thinking: Able to leverage Dashboard data to analyze and drive decision making
  
  

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This TM position is very autonomous and operates out of your own home office. You will be expected to make occasional visits to retail store locations in your territory to work live with your team of local supervisors and merchandisers.

• The salary range for this job is between $75,000 and $80,000.

Now's your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark-just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

HALLMARK - Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important

For over 100 years, Hallmark has helped people connect and strengthen the relationships that matter most. Today, we're building the next century of connection- blending the warmth of in-store experiences with the ease of digital innovation.

We're looking for empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries from all backgrounds to help shape what's next. If you're ready to bring fresh ideas and energy, we'd love to have you on the team!

At Hallmark, you'll feel welcomed from day one- whether you're remote, hybrid, or in-office. We'll tap into your strengths, offer leadership opportunities, and support your growth every step of the way.

Our culture is rooted in care and inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and actively seek out new voices- like yours- to help us grow and evolve. Let's imagine the future of Hallmark together!